The State Government
The State Government
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (VIDHAN SABHA)
Meaning:
• Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the
State legislature, whose members represents
the people of the State, as they are directly
elected by the people.
Body: Temporary body
Election: Direct election
Members: Maximum members are 500, while
minimum members are 60.
Minimum age for Membership: 25 years
Presiding Officer: Speaker
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (VIDHAN PARISHAD)
Meaning:
• Legislative Council is the upper house of
Indian States, which follows a bicameral
legislature, whose members are partly elected
and partly nominated.
Body: Permanent body
Election: Indirect election
Members: One third of the total members of Vidhan
Sabha, but it should not be less than 40.
Minimum age for Membership: 30 years
Presiding Officer: Chairman
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Board: MH-S.S.C
Grade/std: 8
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Name of the chapter: The State
government
Reference book/s: History and Civics-
Std.8
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• The State government: Legislative
Assembly.
• Legislative Council
• Legislative Council and assembly of
Maharashtra.
• Functions of the Chief Minister.
Legislative Council and Assembly of
Maharashtra
Legislative council and assembly of
Maharashtra
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (VIDHAN SABHA)
Meaning:
• Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the
State legislature, whose members represents
the people of the State, as they are directly
elected by the people.
Tenure: 5 years
Sessions: 3
Members: 288
Minimum age for Membership: 25 years
Presiding Officer: Speaker
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (VIDHAN PARISHAD)
Meaning:
• Legislative Council is the upper house of
Indian States, which follows a bicameral
legislature, whose members are partly elected
and partly nominated.
Members: 78, One third of the total members of
Vidhan Sabha, but it should not be less than 40.
Minimum age for Membership: 30 years
Presiding Officer: Chairman
Functions of the Chief Minister
• Creation of State Executive:
• After elections the Council of Ministers are
appointed keeping in mind various regions and
social groups.
• If no majority all the constituent parties get a
place in the alliance.
• Distribution of portfolios:
• The Chief ministers distribute the portfolios
keeping in mind political experience, public
opinion etc.
• Coordination between ministries
/Departments:
• Responsibility of effective administration and
to resolve conflicts between the departments.
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